An audit of the Chicago Department of Transportation reveals red-light cameras can’t be proven to increase safety, along with a record of every camera in the city. See where Lake View stands, and which intersection ticketed more than 16,000 drivers in 2
Attempts to regulate Chicago’s pedicab business in the past have failed, but Tunney list of rules in his newly proposed ordinance aren’t as strict.
The state representative, who covers Lake View and Lincoln Park, says this will help prevent seniors from needlessly moving into nursing homes.
A tax incentive presented before the Chicago City Council this week would allow for a Ford dealership at 2501 N. Elston Ave.
A Connecticut and New York-based grocer will soon be landing in Lincoln Park.
Residents pushed against the newly proposed Boystown hotel, with the developer asking, “Would you like me not to bring a business here?”
The 15-story Boystown development is shaving down its 2-year construction timeline with plans to open in less than a year.
The neon sign is pulled down in preparation for a gut-rehab project, turning the former SRO into market rate housing.
Chicago's bike sharing program, now named Divvy, is moving forward, and locations for almost every bike kiosk have now been decided. Check the map to see where you can pick up a Divvy bike.
The second period of construction for the Wells Street Bridge will effect Brown Line travelers and may overcrowd Red Line Trains, Chicago Transit Authority officials said.
The area where North Damen, North Elston and West Fullerton avenues cross, just along Bucktown's northern border slightly shy of Lincoln Park, is one of the most dangerous in the city. Officials are finally taking the necessary steps to fix it, the
It’s now time to vote on how to spend the $1 million of the ward’s money to improve the community.
The group wants community input on how to make North Clark Street a more business-friendly and all-around better place. The first public open house is scheduled, so mark your calendars.
A Lincoln Park resident says she's been trying to get local officials' attention directed to two unsafe crosswalks adjacent to the Lincoln Park Zoo. Though she hasn't had much success, a nearby crosswalk is set to get a face-lift.
Ald. Cappleman says they're still working on finding new homes for the Chateau Hotel's residents, with one who was immediately hospitalized after being found covered in bed bugs.
Mayor Emanuel, Ald. Tunney and the Chicago Cubs finally approve the $500 million renovation and changes to Lake View, and they detail ever aspect of the new plan.
The Chicago Mayor’s new ordinance will increase jail time and fines for people who are caught drinking, gambling and peeing in public.
Local housing advocates met with BJB principal Jamie Purcell Friday where he apparently wouldn’t budge on many issues regarding the Chateau and other SROs.
The OUT Chicago Resort is introduced to the public for the first time with some residents fully behind the development, and other asking if 10 stories is too much.
BJB’s Jamie Purcell is confirmed to be the owner of the Chateau after longtime rumors. He’ll meet with aldermen and activists tomorrow to see what the next steps are.
The Chicago Mayor is joining the “zero tolerance” talks by proposing a plan to increase jail time and fines for people who are caught drinking, gambling and peeing in public.
It's that time of year again. The deadline to file your taxes is April 15. Have you been putting it off?
Residents are presenting their plans for how to spend $1 million of the ward’s money in a participatory budgeting program.
The alderman, Cubs and Department of transportation are working together to put new traffic lights down Clark Street to move traffic quicker during game times.
The local representative—who covers both Lake View and Lincoln Park—will have office hours at two locations in April.
The mayor says Chicago will still receive speed cameras although they’re tied to the company behind the red light camera bribery scheme.
The annual Wrigley Field meeting shows both the alderman and his constituents are ready to keep fighting for neighborhood rights.
The alderman says a report by the Chicago Sun-Times isn’t true, and he won’t be replacing the iconic scoreboard at Wrigley Field with a video board.
The new act will hopefully drive tourism dollars across the nation, as well as Chicago, among other things.
The group says if Ald. Cappleman doesn’t show, they’ll march to his home and demand a meeting. It’s all in response to a myriad of issues the organization has with the elected official.
The woman slammed into a car door of an inattentive driver in 2010, but now she’s getting her legal payout.
The annual meeting with city officials almost here, focusing on everything regarding Wrigley Field.
With few details about the new Target available to neighbors, some are nervous, while others are already feeling the burn while attempting to sell their home.
Ventra, a new system of paying for transit, will be phased in during the summer after approval by the Chicago Transit Board Wednesday.
The Lake View Citizens Council is asking the Cubs and Mayor Rahm Emanuel to slow down while they continue to work on the details that most affect Lake View.
James Cappleman (46th) is among a group of aldermen who formally announced plans this week to form an alliance after word Tuesday of a separate group of nine alderman creating a coalition. The two groups share similar goals but boast different strategie
Construction crews will break ground on the new LGBT-friendly senior home in Boystown next month after the Chicago City Council passed the legislation.
Chicago-based urban design experts are starting a massive study on how make the stretch of Clark Street north of Diversey Parkway significantly more vibrant.
The business corridor will soon get extra-special attention by area officials in hopes of breathing life back into the street.
Representatives from the Lake View YMCA present state Rep. Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) with the Legislative Champion award in recognition for her advocacy for supportive housing.